Grease Trap Cleaning
Professional grease trap cleaning and emptying for commercial kitchens and restaurants in Farnham.
A functioning grease trap is the beating heart of any commercial kitchen's drainage system. However, to remain effective and legally compliant, it must be regularly emptied and professionally cleaned. At CleverWorks, we provide comprehensive grease trap cleaning services across Farnham, ensuring your business runs smoothly without the risk of foul odors or catastrophic blockages.
Why Regular Grease Trap Emptying is Essential
Commercial kitchens produce high volumes of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). When hot FOG enters the drainage system, it cools and solidifies, clinging to pipe walls. A grease trap intercepts this waste before it reaches the main sewer. If a trap is not emptied regularly, it overflows, leading to:
- Severe Blockages: Solidified fatbergs can completely block your kitchen's drainage, forcing you to close your doors.
- Foul Odors: Decomposing food waste and grease create terrible smells that can drive customers away.
- Legal Penalties: Under the Water Industry Act 1991, allowing FOG to block public sewers is a criminal offense. Environmental Health officers can issue heavy fines or force closure.
- Pest Infestations: Stagnant grease and food waste attract rats and insects.
Our Professional Cleaning Process
We don't just skim the top. Our expert engineers perform a complete pump-out of your grease trap, removing all FOG, water, and settled food solids. We then thoroughly scrape and clean the internal baffles and walls. Finally, we inspect the connecting pipework, often utilizing a CCTV Drainage Survey to check for downstream blockages, and use high-pressure water jetting if necessary to ensure the lines are completely clear.
As licensed waste carriers, we provide full documentation (Waste Transfer Notes) for the legal and safe disposal of your grease trap waste, keeping you fully compliant with local water authority regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a grease trap be emptied?
It depends on the size of the trap and the volume of food produced, but typically every 1 to 3 months. The trap should be emptied when it reaches 25% FOG capacity.
Do you provide waste transfer notes?
Yes, as licensed waste carriers, we provide full documentation for the legal and safe disposal of your grease trap waste, which you must keep on record for environmental health inspections.
Can you unblock a drain that is already clogged with grease?
Yes. If your grease trap has overflowed and blocked the main lines, we use heavy-duty high-pressure water jetting to break down the fatbergs and restore full flow.
Do you offer regular maintenance contracts?
Absolutely. We can set up a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule tailored to your kitchen's output, ensuring your traps are emptied before they ever become a problem.